Wildlife Biologist

Three positions for a GS-11 wildlife biologist at the National Forests in NC are open (two in New Bern, one in Marion)

Position description:

• Serving as an inter-disciplinary team member on a variety of NEPA planning projects.

• Providing technical advice and leadership for the wildlife program.

• Gathering, compiling, and analyzing data to make recommendations and decisions affecting wildlife species and habitats.

• Conducting field surveys

• Utilize interpersonal skills to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

Major Duties Include but are not limited to:

Provides technical advice and leadership for a wildlife management program on the coastal plains and piedmont regions of eastern North Carolina. This includes gathering, compiling, and analyzing data to determine wildlife habitat requirements and management needs; assessing habitat quality and quantity, interpreting biological requirements for all wildlife species and their habitat; inventorying and monitoring habitat and in some cases populations; determining the need for and recommending wildlife habitat restoration, enhancement or improvement projects; and studying and recommending solutions to special coordination problems involving wildlife habitat protection.

Works cooperatively with US Fish & Wildlife Service, state wildlife resource agencies, and interest groups. Coordinates wildlife management with timber, minerals and recreation and other resource programs. This includes gathering information for wildlife management plans, surveys of game and nongame occurrence, mapping key game for suitability, determination of annual browse utilization and/or amount of soil disturbance, joint recommendations for annual game harvest, and the need for wildlife habitat development or restoration.

Participates in wildlife monitoring program activities by making observations, gathering data, and reporting findings. Gathers information to be used in environmental assessments and environmental impact statements affecting wildlife resources.

Develops plans for information and education activities in wildlife conservation. Responsible for assigned areas of public relation activities, such as speaking at meetings and participating in field trips.

Serves as project leader on wildlife habitat improvement projects and participates on interdisciplinary teams in all aspects of natural resource management, which may include program evaluation.

Announcement Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/739777600